User guide
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 
Overview 
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auditoriums). They streamline operations and simplify control by integrating 
audio, video, and computer-video sources into a centralized system. 
The RC-8RK and RC-8RKL include: 
  An Ethernet port for configuration and control
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  Configurable buttons to set up any supported
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 command 
  A color select switch for selecting the buttons’ color 
  A brightness switch for selecting the intensity of the selected buttons’ 
color and a backlight switch for setting a low intensity backlight when 
the unit is not active
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  Two bidirectional RS-232 wired serial ports, for universal display (for 
example, projectors) and switcher control, and one RS-485 serial port 
  Two relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions 
(such as lighting, closing blinds, screen settings, and so on) 
  Two IR control ports 
  An IR-learner for the customized control of external sources, receiving the 
IR commands from different remote transmitters without the need for an 
external IR remote control unit 
  Macro mode operation, for programming up to 15 commands with the 
press of a single button. They have a total of 120 commands 
  Support for firmware upgrade 
To achieve the best performance: 
  Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, 
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise- 
levels (often associated with low quality cables) 
  Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position 
your Kramer Universal Room Controllers away from moisture, 
excessive sunlight and dust 
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. 
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power 
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall 
before installing or removing device or servicing unit. 
1 Of up to five machines with unique IP addresses 
2 To be configured by the system integrator only 
3 So that if the room is dark, the buttons are still visible to the instructor 
4 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251 










